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The first generation MX-6 appeared in 1988 and lasted until 1992 in the United States. In some markets the model years were from 1987 to 1991. It was based on a series of futuristic sports compact concept cars of the early 1980s. It was a large coup�, based on the Mazda GD platform, and was powered by the I4 Mazda F engines.
The US market made use of the F2 2.2 L engine, with the base engine produced 120 hp (82 kW), but a 145 hp (108 kW) turbocharged version was available. European and Japanese market versions were shipped with either the F8 1.8 L, FE 2.0 L or FE-DOHC 2.0 L DOHC engines.
The MX-6 was produced with two transmission options, a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic with overdrive. The MX-6 was also known to be a very reliable car, mechanically.
This generation was available in several trim levels, which differ depending on the market the vehicle was sold in. In the United States, the MX-6 was available in DX, LX, LE, and GT trim levels:
DX was the "bare bones" model, offering the base 120 hp (89 kW)/130 lb�ft (176 N�m) F2 2.2 L engine and few options, but most MX-6s sold in the U.S. were equipped with air conditioning.
LX added power windows, power locks, and power mirrors, as well as an optional electric moonroof.
LE was a rare "Leather Edition" model that was the same as the LX, but included leather seating surfaces and a leather wrapped shift knob on manual transmission-equipped vehicles.
GT included all options from the LX, but also stepped up to the F2T 2.2L turbocharged, intercooled engine, which put out 145 hp (108 kW) and 190 lb�ft (258 N�m) of torque delivering a significant performance boost. It also had 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS as optional, and 3 way electronically adjustable suspension, dubbed AAS.
In 1989, Mazda offered a special four wheel steering (commonly abbrieviated 4WS) option on MX-6 GTs destined for the U.S. This system consisted of an electronically controlled rear steering rack that turned the rear wheels opposite to the fronts at low speeds to improve cornering, and turned the rear wheels with the fronts at high speeds to improve highway lane change maneuvering. This option was available through all years for GT models in other markets.
European spec vehicles shipped as the 626 Coup� and commonly received either the 1.8 L SOHC F8 or 2.0 L SOHC FE engine in GLX models, or the 2.0 L FE-DOHC engine in their GT models. 4WS was a common option for European 626 Coup�s. Australian vehicles were almost always equipped with the 2.2 L turbocharged F2T engine as the US models, as well as 4WS. They also carried the MX6 name of the American models.
Asian spec vehicles were shipped as the Capella C2 and were available in several trims, most notably GT-R (FE-DOHC and 4WS), GT-X (FE-DOHC and AAS) or GT-S (F8 and 4WS or AAS).
New Zealand received vehicles in either European spec or Australian spec, selectable on order. As such, NZ GTs can have either the F2T 2.2 L turbocharged engine or the FE-DOHC 2.0 L DOHC, with optional 4WS.
First generation
Also called Mazda 626 Coup�
Mazda Capella C2
Production 1988-1992
Platform Mazda GD platform
Engine(s) North American market
2.2L 120 hp (89 kW) I4 F2
2.2L 145 hp (108 kW) I4 F2T
European market
1.8L 80 hp (60 kW) I4 F8
2.0L 112 hp (84 kW) I4 FE
2.0L 145 hp (108 kW) I4 FE-DOHC (Indonesia Domestic Market)
2.2L 145 hp (108 kW) I4 F2
Japanese Domestic market
1.8L 80 hp (60 kW) I4 F8
2.0L 145 hp (108 kW) I4 FE-DOHC
Wheelbase 99 in (2514.6 mm)
Length 177 in (4495.8 mm)
Width 66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Fuel capacity 15.9 US gallons (60.2 L; 13.2 imp gal)
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